The JASDF has acquired 37 F-25DJ two-seaters with twelve being built by McDonnell Douglas and the remainder built under license by Mitsubishi. The Eagles replaced the aging F-104s. Late in 1981 a Tactical Fighter Training Squadron (Hiko Kyodotai) was established at Tsuiki but moved to Nyuabaru in 1983 as a dedicated Aggressor Squadron. The main aircraft is the F-15DJ with a few F-15Js. The Aggressor Squadron's task is to train potential F-15 pilots at Nyuabaru as well as other locations for proficiency training. These Aggressors wear unique schemes on each aircraft.

Designed to meet US Air Force requirements for an air superiority fighter to replace the F-4 Phantom, the F-15 Eagle first flew on July 27, 1972. The Air Force needed a fighter that could engage long range targets, a skill the F-4 did not possess. The F-15 has a pulse-Doppler radar system, which can track small high-speed targets up to 120 nautical miles away and can lock its missile onto targets up to 50 nautical miles away. With more than 100 aerial combat victories, the F-15 is said to be one of the most successful modern fighters. It is expected to remain in service until 2025.

Hobby Master's 1:72 scale F-15 is produced with a high metal content using state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques. The model features near seamless construction as seen on all Hobby Master products, and this is particularly evident with the tight-fitting conformal fuel tanks present on the F-15E variant. Separate open and closed canopy and speed brakes are included, yielding uncompromising detail that functional hinges would lack at this scale. Other fine features include a detailed cockpit interior, a variety of ordnance and drop tanks appropriate to the paint-scheme and landing gear that constructed as completed subassemblies for easy installation.